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'Buffalo assigned Pilut, 24, to Rochester to continue playing over the break and the Amerks have three games, beginning with Wednesday night's win over Cleveland. He's then almost certain to return to his regular spot on the Buffalo blueline and the team wants him here for practice to prepare for the post-break portion of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and AHL remove Lawrence Pilut from All-Star Game roster

'But it’s not just the lengthy homestand that gives Buffalo an opportunity, it’s also a softer part of the schedule. Other than a daunting Feb. 4 game against the Colorado Avalanche, the Sabres will play an extensive number of games against also-rans and teams similarly sitting in the muddied middle of the standings.' … [Read more...] about Season is pretty much over if Sabres don’t take advantage of next stretch

'The Sabres mapped out a plan months ago for Luukkonen to be in Rochester last week. The goal is for him to play about 40 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen returns to ECHL

'"I’m really happy with the commitment of the guys to play without the puck and to really work together as a group," Krueger said. "Of course, every team will create chances as we do, no matter how you play. For us, it’s not the habits now or the team concept that’s in doubt. It’s, once in a while, details. ... We’re going to get some good players back after the break, and if … [Read more...] about 20 thoughts on the state of the Sabres entering the All-Star break

'All three were assigned to the Rochester Americans on Sunday, giving them an opportunity to play American Hockey League games during the Sabres' bye week and All-Star break. The Amerks play three games this week, beginning Wednesday night in Cleveland.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Asplund, Lawrence Pilut, Scott Wilson assigned to Rochester

'"Tough to swallow right now," Okposo acknowledged Saturday night in the visitors' dressing room at Bridgestone Arena. "That’s a really tough game. Obviously we wanted that one bad."' … [Read more...] about Predators’ third-period surge causes ‘pain’ for Sabres entering bye week

'The Sabres (22-20-7) enter the break with five wins in their last eight games, splitting the two-game road trip. Nine of Buffalo's first 10 games after the break are at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Predators 2, Sabres 1

'I'm not a quantity kind of coach when it comes to the players. I might be quantity on our own preparation, on our work, on our details there; we're very, very strict. But on the quality of communication with the players, I'm sure I'm in a better place than I was then. Being able to nail what the group needs, when the group needs it and the support of the coaches I have here, … [Read more...] about Four questions with Sabres coach Ralph Krueger ahead of the break

'"Every game is a new experience," Ullmark added. "To be able to play all these games has also been about getting experiences. Putting those in your toolbox and having them in your next game, trying to learn something new from all these different situations. No game is the same. ... You can’t take anything from granted in this league, especially as a goalie. If you’re not … [Read more...] about Linus Ullmark not dwelling on mistakes in starter role for Sabres

'"It’s always a special treat for the players, I think, to have their home life with them for a few days," Krueger said. "There are so many memories there I’m sure between the fathers and the sons of how the player got here, why he’s here in the first place, and the fathers and mothers are always the biggest part of that. It’s good to have half of that leadership team here, and … [Read more...] about Dads’ trip marches on to Nashville for Sabres’ matchup with Predators

'"It was a big night for us as far as really feeling the game we need to play against the top teams in the NHL," Krueger said. "We have so much respect for Dallas and what they’ve been doing. Watching them has been a real treat for us coaches in how strong they’ve been playing and what a good team they are and how we were able to beat them at their own game tonight for the … [Read more...] about Sabres cap ‘evening of learning’ by holding off experienced Stars

'"He brings some grit," Sabres winger Kyle Okposo said of Lazar. "He’s been really good on faceoffs for us, something we’ve struggled at this year. He just plays a simple game. Definitely has some confidence right now. He’s making some plays, he’s taking the puck to the net, being hard and you can always use more of that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Curtis Lazar proving ‘haters’ wrong in bid for full-time NHL role

'The Sabres (22-19-7) have won five of their last seven and have one game remaining until the All-Star break. The goal was Dahlin's first since Dec. 14, and Buffalo improved to 18-1 when leading after two periods.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 4, Dallas Stars 1

'What was the NHL's second-worst power play in November and December has quickly reversed to become one of the league's best in January. The Sabres enter Thursday's game against the red-hot Dallas Stars at 6 for 14 over the last five games.' … [Read more...] about With Rasmus Ristolainen taking up space, Sabres’ power play again finding the mark

'"I'm completely shocked," said Miller, who scored Vegas' first goal in the Cup final. "When I was there, he was a fantastic coach, a players' coach. Everybody loved him. So yeah. A tough day for him. Hopefully he'll come out on top. He's a great coach. I'm sure he'll have another job soon. Tough to see that piece of their puzzle go."' … [Read more...] about Colin Miller stunned as Vegas fires coach Gerard Gallant, hires Peter DeBoer after loss in Buffalo